Hydrologic Technicians vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Who Earns More?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists out-earn Hydrologic Technicians by $25K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Hydrologic Technicians land at $64,790 and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists at $90,150. The education gap is real: hydrologic technician programs typically require bachelor's degree, while occupational health and safety specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Hydrologic Technicians is Texas ($88,400); for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Hydrologic Technicians median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Hydrologic Technicians or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists earn more nationally. The median is $64,790 for Hydrologic Technicians versus $90,150 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists, a difference of $25K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Hydrologic Technicians or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists has the better 10-year outlook at 12.5% projected growth, compared to -2.1% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Hydrologic Technicians or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Hydrologic Technicians typically requires bachelor's degree. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Hydrologic Technicians get paid the most?
Texas is the top-paying state for Hydrologic Technicians at $88,400/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Hydrologic Technicians vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Hydrologic Technicians earn $85,240 vs. $102,920 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.